Himalayan School of Yoga Sciences

What Himalayan School of Yoga Sciences does

The Himalayan School of Yoga Sciences is a constituent academic school within Swami Rama Himalayan University (SRHU), a private university established in 2013 under Uttarakhand Act No. 12 of 2013 and promoted by the Himalayan Institute Hospital Trust (HIHT). The school offers undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral programs in yoga sciences — including BSc Yoga, MSc Yoga Therapy, MSc Meditation, and PhD in Yoga — to students seeking scientifically rigorous yoga education grounded in the Himalayan yogic tradition. It is one of seven schools within SRHU, which operates additional schools in Medical Sciences, Nursing, Management Studies, Science & Technology, Biosciences, and Pharmaceutical Sciences. Its primary market is North India, with operations centered on a 200+ acre campus in Dehra Dun, Uttarakhand, and limited online distribution through the Centre for Distance and Online Education (CDOE).

The school's core research infrastructure includes dedicated yoga research laboratories (integrative, therapeutic, psychological, and biomedical), integrated access to the 1200+ bed Himalayan Hospital for clinical research, and a broader university ecosystem of 110+ laboratories, 50+ teaching departments, and 70+ academic and industry collaborations. Active research output is consistent with a research-intensive institution: 20+ active PhD scholars including UGC-JRF recipients, 2400+ research publications, 2300+ books and book chapters, 250+ patents/copyrights/designs, and an H-index of 62. Faculty resources include 450+ distinguished members across the university, and the school has secured NAAC A+ accreditation and a NIRF 2025 ranking in the 101-150 band (6th in Uttarakhand).

The school generates revenue through tuition and academic fees for degree programs and through research collaborations, consulting projects, and training programmes. Its go-to-market relies on traditional university admissions: entrance examinations, counseling sessions, and merit-based selection, supplemented by online admission portals, community outreach, and international collaborations. Pricing includes merit-based scholarships (up to 100% tuition waiver for top scorers) and targeted scholarships for transgender, differently-abled, and EWS students. Its primary customer segments are higher education students seeking yoga credentials, healthcare seekers for evidence-based yoga therapy, and international academic partners seeking exchange opportunities.

Name

Himalayan School of Yoga Sciences

Legal name

Swami Rama Himalayan University

Website

https://srhu.edu.in

Company type

Private

Founded year

2013

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

The Himalayan School of Yoga Sciences is a constituent school of Swami Rama Himalayan University (SRHU) in Dehradun, India, offering undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral programs in yoga sciences with clinical research integration through the university's 1200+ bed teaching hospital.

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Product category

Higher Education - Yoga Sciences

NAICS

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (6113), Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (61131)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYHSADACAL

Yoga Teacher Training (YTT) & Pilates Instructor Training

Home & Personal Services/Fitness, Wellness & Personal Training/Yoga & Pilates Instruction

Keywords

• Yoga sciences education
• Yoga therapy programs
• Higher education
• Meditation studies
• Yoga research degrees

Headquarters

HQ city

Dehra Dun

HQ country

India

HQ region

Asia

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Tuition and Academic Fees: Full-time degree programmes in Yoga Sciences including BSc Yoga, MSc Yoga Therapy, MSc Meditation, PhD in Yoga. Fee structure based on programme level with merit-based scholarships available.
2. Research and Consulting Services: Research collaborations, consultancy projects, and training programmes conducted by the school generating additional revenue streams

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

The Himalayan School of Yoga Sciences delivers higher education degree programs in Yoga Sciences, including BSc Yoga, MSc Yoga Therapy, MSc Meditation, and PhD in Yoga. Programs are delivered on-campus at the Dehradun campus with integrated clinical exposure at the 1200+ bed Himalayan Hospital and access to dedicated yoga research laboratories combining ancient yogic knowledge with modern biomedical research methodology.

Product overview

The Himalayan School of Yoga Sciences is a constituent school of Swami Rama Himalayan University (SRHU), offering advanced academic programs in yoga including PhD and postgraduate degrees. It operates within a broader university ecosystem comprising seven schools (Medical Sciences, Nursing, Management Studies, Science & Technology, Biosciences, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Yoga Sciences), five specialized centers, and multiple research laboratories. The school leverages the university's hospital-based research infrastructure and interdisciplinary collaboration with clinical departments to provide integrated, research-oriented yoga education.

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Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Himalayan School of Yoga Sciences A constituent school of Swami Rama Himalayan University offering doctoral and postgraduate programs in yoga science, integrated with clinical research facilities and on-campus Himalayan Hospital resources for applied research in yoga therapy, meditation studies, and wellness.
• PhD in Yoga Programme

Quantifiable outcome

• 20+ active PhD scholars including UGC-JRF recipients in Yoga Sciences
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

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Feature3 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• International Centre for Integrated Mountain Development (ICIMOD)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 29 January 2025Four-day international training on Gender Equality and Social Inclusion (GESI) Responsive Springshed Management in the Hindu Kush Himalaya conducted in collaboration with ICIMOD, Nepal. Participants from Nepal, Bhutan, and different states of India attended the training programme.
• GB Pant National Institute of Himalayan Environment (NIHE)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 29 January 2025Co-organized international training on Springshed Management with GB Pant NIHE, focusing on socio-ecological resilience through improved springshed management in the Himalayan region.
• Ernst & Young (EY)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025Industry collaboration with EY for MBA programme providing Business Analytics and industry-integrated modules aligned with global consulting standards. Specialised exposure to industry-relevant tools and real-world decision-making.
• International Universities (Tie-ups)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational collaborations providing students with ethnic inclusiveness and international exposure to broaden global perspective and teach international business management.
• Himalayan Institute Hospital Trust (HIHT)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPromoting society of Swami Rama Himalayan University. Works closely with HIHT for rural development, community health programs, and humanitarian initiatives including the Swami Rama Humanitarian Award.
• Rural Development Institute (RDI)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAllied unit working with SRHU in areas of health, education, water and sanitation, skills and other development issues. Conducts public welfare programs and community outreach initiatives.

Scale indicators11 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Kaivalyadhama Yoga Institute: Long-established yoga research institute in Lonavala with academic programs, scientific research, and teacher training. Comparable as a yoga research and education institution with traditional lineage and scientific orientation.
• Morarji Desai National Institute of Yoga (MDNIY): Government of India national institute for yoga offering certificate, diploma, and degree programs including a one-year Diploma in Yoga Science. Comparable as an Indian yoga higher education and training provider.
• The Yoga Institute, Mumbai: Oldest organized yoga center in the world offering teacher training and instructor certifications. Comparable as a heritage Indian yoga instruction institution, though more focused on teacher training than degree programs.
• Ramamani Iyengar Memorial Yoga Institute (RIMYI): Premier Pune-based yoga institute offering teacher training with strong global brand in Iyengar yoga. Comparable as a traditional Indian yoga instruction institution with international recognition.
• Bihar Yoga Bharati: Yoga university in Munger offering traditional yoga teacher training and degree programs rooted in classical yoga traditions. Comparable as a specialized Indian yoga higher education institution.
• Dev Sanskriti Vishwavidyalaya: Haridwar-based university offering programs in yoga, alternative medicine, and holistic sciences, with research centers and a spiritual tradition. Comparable as a regional Indian university combining traditional Indian sciences with academic credentialing.
• S-VYASA University: India's first dedicated yoga university offering degree programs (BSc, MSc, PhD) in yoga sciences with a research focus. Directly comparable as a degree-granting yoga institution with hospital/research integration.

Broad incumbents

• Patanjali Yog Peeth (University of Patanjali): Large yoga and Ayurveda institution offering degree programs and teacher training with significant brand and infrastructure scale. Comparable as an Indian yoga education brand with broader wellness portfolio.
• Ministry of AYUSH (Government of India): Central government ministry overseeing yoga, Ayurveda, and traditional medicine education and policy in India. Comparable as the regulatory and standard-setting body for yoga higher education in India.

Others

• Yoga Alliance (Yoga Alliance Professionals / RYS): International organization setting standards and credentials for yoga schools and teachers globally. Comparable as an enabling/credentialing body that influences student demand for yoga teacher training programs.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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